Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-19
THE RELIEF FIND.
MATTERS ABOUT TOWN.

UPwAKD of thirty men have been at worl
upon the new court house during the past week
The Iathing of the upper floors was completed
several days ago, and by the time this appears
in print the second floor ceilings will be ready
for the plasterer. The ornamental work upor
the roof has, likewise, made good progress
and the steps and portico at the sOnth entrance
are nearing completion. The building is as.
suming very handsome proportions, and is
Justly praised by all observers.
THE Presbyterian brethren have made cen
tract with Jacob Martin to exchange the site OF
their old church building for his lot, across the
street, and Mr. George JepsOn has bought the
lot of j. W. Shannon, adjoining. These two
| lots will make a very handsome and desirable
site for the new church ediiice. Encouraging
progress is being made in procuring subscrp-
| tions and all concerned are sanguine the means
necessary TO build a handsome and enduring
temple of worship will be forthcoming.
TIE material for Mr.. Albert Lswrence's res
idence reached here few days ago. 1t was
framed and fitted at Cleveland, ready to be put
up. The masonry was done by VIM. y. Miller,
and is a very superior job Of work. The build
ing when finished will be one of the completest
and handsomest residences in town.
WHES the grading necessary to be done
around the public buildings is started, if a little
care is used good street can be made from be-
yond Marietta street to beyond the Fred. Troll,
Jr, place. The town authorities should give
this attention.
IT is contemplated that when the repairs
made necessary by the storm are completed the
interior of the NJ. (. church building will be
much handsomer than ever before. The wall
and ceiling decorations, especially, will be de-
lightful and airy. The repairs will cost about
$1,000.
KEEP the new hotel scheme moving. ltmust
not fail, and it is capable of demonstration that
it will be paving investment.
A BRIGHT sun, pure and bracing air, the
rich verdure of fields and woods and sky, and
the music of birds combined to make last Sun
day perfect day. Truly, this is blessed land
that is given to us, and nowhere is nature more
bounteous in her gifts than to the people who
inhabit these hills around US.
THERE is a feeling of regret throughout the
county over the destruction of the noble forest
trees that stood in our fair grounds. Nowhere
lightful grounds in which to assemble in their
annual gatherings-perfect in its covering OF
rich blue grass sod, and studded with majestic
trees that had stood there since the Indians
were here. Buildings in and about town that
were demolished or torn on that fateful Friday
are repaired or being rebuilt, but not during the
lifetime of the present generation will that de-
lightful park be restored to its wonted beauty.
ABOUT forty men assembled at the grounds
on Tuesday, pursuant to the invitation of the
society, and assisted in removing the prOstra-
ted trees. Another chance will be afforded
volunteers on the 26th inst, and it is hoped
that like good results will follow.
THE Major Thompson homestead, south of
the post Office, is on the market. The dwelling
was dismantled by the tornado. The lots are
desirable.
Mr.. JONI W. RILEY is steadily improving,
and is about ready to move around upon crutch
es. Joseph Young's hand is still useless, and
its recovery will he tedious. All the other per-
sons injured by the tornado are about well.
HoPE CoMMANDERY of Knights Templars was
inspected Tuesday night by Sir Knight Per-
kins, of Akron, Grand Standard Bearer of the |
Grand Commandery of Ohio. Among the MEM
bers present of Hope Commandery residing in
other towns were-J. B. Sheets, DR.. Webster,
Howard Kirk, and W. L. Brokaw of Flushing,
Israel Rankin of Cassville, Capt. Inglebrght
and J. A. NJ. Seitz of Martins Ferry, Thomas
Burtoft, James Clark, and John Chapman of
Bridgeport, F. NJ. Taggart of MorrstOwn. A
feast of good things was served, and the occa-
sion was in every way enjoyable.